LISA PENCE
Paris,KY
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
HARRISON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
CYNTHIANA, KENTUCKY
04.2012 - 10.2024
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
HOUSE SUPERVISOR
Bourbon Community Hospital
Paris, KENTUCKY
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Ensured staff compliance with all regulatory requirements, policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance to staff in the implementation of new policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular rounds on nursing units to assess staffing levels, safety protocols and patient satisfaction.
- Coordinated communication between departments to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Managed daily staffing needs including scheduling shifts, managing call-offs and recruiting additional personnel as needed.
- Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
University Of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Educated families about their loved ones' conditions and provided emotional support.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as X-rays or lab work according to physician orders.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL07-2020
Skills
- Patient record auditing
- Licensed RN
- Care Coordination
- Ward Management
- Team Leadership
- Performance Evaluations
- Patient Care Assignment
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Plan of Action Implementation
- Decision-Making
Affiliations
- READING
- KAYAKING
- OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
- COOKING
Accomplishments
- DEVELOPED EDUCATION POSTERS/MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEE EDUCATION FAIR AS WELL AS FOR LOCAL HEALTH FAIRS
- INCORPORATED DECISION TO DOOR TIME QI TRACKING
- SANE NURSE EDUCATED
- WOUND CARE NURSE CERTIFICATION
Certification
- BCEN 2020-2024
- WOUND CARE CERTIFICATION, 2023-2028
- TNCC CERTIFIED 2024-2028
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HOUSE SUPERVISOR
Bourbon Community Hospital
06.2021 - 03.2023
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
University Of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center
08.2019 - 12.2019
Charge Nurse
HARRISON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
04.2012 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University